As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.
About the Role
The Senior Logistics Coordinator contributes to HARMAN’s Order-to-Cash and revenue recognition process by managing the delivery execution of Customer Orders. The Senior Logistics Coordinator plays an essential role in customer order fulfillment operations by shipping the products to customers. They support the activities of the regional distribution center in California, as well as manufacturing and customer service, and direct shipments from Tijuana / San Diego. Key internal partners are the regional Sales Operations and Customer Care teams, Demand and Supply planning teams, Manufacturing, Global Trade Compliance, and Finance.
What You Will Do
Own and manage end‑to‑end order fulfillment execution within the Order‑to‑Cash process, ensuring customer orders are delivered in alignment with contractual commitments, operational constraints, and revenue recognition requirements.
- Serve as a primary logistics partner to regional Sales Operations and planning teams, managing open order books, maintaining accurate delivery schedules in SAP, and coordinating domestic and international shipments from the Tijuana, MX manufacturing site, as well as the Fontana, CA distribution center.
- Proactively align demand, supply, and execution priorities to ensure reliable delivery performance across assigned customer accounts.
- Drive, along with Demand and Supply planning teams, Sales Operations, and manufacturing site operations, to identify and coordinate shipments to domestic US and International customers directly from the Tijuana, MX site.
- Lead transportation planning and execution by selecting appropriate modes and service levels, consolidating shipments to optimize cost and efficiency, and quoting non‑standard freight solutions.
- Partner with Sales Operations to align on cost ownership and customer‑specific logistics requirements, ensuring readiness for execution through standard systems and processes.
- Ensure seamless coordination with customers, customer‑appointed freight forwarders, and HARMAN’s 3PL and 4PL partners to achieve timely cargo pickup, shipment visibility, and delivery.
- Oversee creation and management of domestic and international shipping documentation in compliance with Incoterms, export regulations, and Global Trade Compliance requirements when acting as Exporter of Record
- Provide end‑to‑end shipment transparency through proactive track‑and‑trace, customer communication, and documentation support.
- Manage product returns and logistics‑related financial issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Act as the escalation point for logistics‑related customer issues, quality complaints, and carrier performance.
- Lead loss and damage claims, ensure root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions with a strong quality and continuous improvement mindset.
What You Need to Be Successful
- College/university degree and 5+ years of logistics/shipping experience
- Experience in international trade as an exporter/importer
- Knowledge of international transportation, modes, solutions, freight forwarders, airports/ports
- Knowledge of country-specific rules and requirements for assigned territories
- Strong working knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, and material handling procedures and practices
- Experience with SAP ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Warehouse management systems (WMS), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- High sense of urgency, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written English), customer-facing role
- Organized, detail-oriented, and must be able to maintain accurate records
- Ability to use different tools and systems, assimilating information from various sources
- Willingness to work across time zones/support customers in the assigned region.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Deeper understanding and experience in demand and supply planning in manufacturing environments
- Quality mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Global experience with collaboration in teams of various geographies
What Makes You Eligible
- English and Spanish proficiency – high-level written and verbal skills
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- College/university degree and 5+ years of logistics/shipping experience
- Experience in international trade as an exporter/importer
- Knowledge of international transportation and freight solutions
- Strong working knowledge of inventory control and material handling procedures
- Experience with SAP ERP system and Transportation Management Systems
- Excellent communication skills including customer-facing role
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
